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Strong passwords more important than ever, experts warn

Strong passwords more important than ever, experts warn

Strong passwords more important than ever, experts warn

01 May 2024

New research, published to mark World Password Day, suggests only one in five people in the UK can identify a secure password over a risky one.


Scottish Secretary tells SNP MPs to ‘polish up’ CVs in Commons row

Scottish Secretary tells SNP MPs to ‘polish up’ CVs in Commons row

Scottish Secretary tells SNP MPs to ‘polish up’ CVs in Commons row

01 May 2024

During a back and forth in the Commons, an SNP MP accused the Conservative Government of ‘gaslighting’ Scottish voters.


Showdown at Unilever AGM as activists challenge board over environmental impact

Showdown at Unilever AGM as activists challenge board over environmental impact

Showdown at Unilever AGM as activists challenge board over environmental impact

01 May 2024

The board was faced with protests and shareholder questions over its effect on people and the planet.


New mRNA cancer vaccine triggers immune system to fight aggressive brain tumour

New mRNA cancer vaccine triggers immune system to fight aggressive brain tumour

New mRNA cancer vaccine triggers immune system to fight aggressive brain tumour

01 May 2024

The breakthrough means scientists will now be able to test the vaccine on a larger group of patients.


New EU border scheme to have ‘six-month soft launch’, MPs told

New EU border scheme to have ‘six-month soft launch’, MPs told

New EU border scheme to have ‘six-month soft launch’, MPs told

01 May 2024

The Entry-Exit System is expected to be introduced on October 6.


Blood-testing fatal crash drivers would ease trauma of victims’ families – MP

Blood-testing fatal crash drivers would ease trauma of victims’ families – MP

Blood-testing fatal crash drivers would ease trauma of victims’ families – MP

01 May 2024

Tory MP Jonathan Gullis has introduced a Bill to allow the testing of samples without consent.


Private schools likely to offer A-levels under Sunak’s post-16 reforms – Ofqual

Private schools likely to offer A-levels under Sunak’s post-16 reforms – Ofqual

Private schools likely to offer A-levels under Sunak’s post-16 reforms – Ofqual

01 May 2024

The scale of change needed to achieve the ambitions of the Advanced British Standard is ‘unprecedented’, England’s exams regulator has said.


Sword attack victim, 14, had ‘positive nature and gentle character’

Sword attack victim, 14, had ‘positive nature and gentle character’

Sword attack victim, 14, had ‘positive nature and gentle character’

01 May 2024

A statement from Daniel Anjorin’s school Bancroft’s said staff and pupils were devastated at his death.


WhatsApp lobbying ‘should be subject to same transparency as meetings’

WhatsApp lobbying ‘should be subject to same transparency as meetings’

WhatsApp lobbying ‘should be subject to same transparency as meetings’

01 May 2024

Messenger apps should blocked on official devices if strengthened transparency measures do not ‘command public confidence’, MPs have said.


Labour push to unseat Scottish Government fails

Labour push to unseat Scottish Government fails

Labour push to unseat Scottish Government fails

01 May 2024

MSPs voted by 70 votes to 58 to reject a motion of no confidence.


PM backs calls for investigation into Welsh FM’s campaign donation

PM backs calls for investigation into Welsh FM’s campaign donation

PM backs calls for investigation into Welsh FM’s campaign donation

01 May 2024

Rishi Sunak supported calls for an independent investigation into the controversial donation during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday.


Jeff Stelling ‘never dreamt of’ broadcasting career growing up on council estate

Jeff Stelling ‘never dreamt of’ broadcasting career growing up on council estate

Jeff Stelling ‘never dreamt of’ broadcasting career growing up on council estate

01 May 2024

The veteran broadcaster was given an MBE for services to sport, broadcasting and charity on Wednesday.


Tributes paid to 14-year-old boy killed in east London sword rampage

Tributes paid to 14-year-old boy killed in east London sword rampage

Tributes paid to 14-year-old boy killed in east London sword rampage

01 May 2024

The teenager died and four people were injured in the attack in Hainault on Tuesday.


Scotland crying out for change, says Sarwar ahead of confidence vote at Holyrood

Scotland crying out for change, says Sarwar ahead of confidence vote at Holyrood

Scotland crying out for change, says Sarwar ahead of confidence vote at Holyrood

01 May 2024

Scottish Labour has tabled a motion of no confidence in the entire Scottish Government.


Cat reunited with owner 12 years after going missing was two miles from home

Cat reunited with owner 12 years after going missing was two miles from home

Cat reunited with owner 12 years after going missing was two miles from home

01 May 2024

Finn, then aged two, disappeared from his home in Devon after going out one evening in 2011.


Application process for BBC jobs was rigged, presenters tell tribunal

Application process for BBC jobs was rigged, presenters tell tribunal

Application process for BBC jobs was rigged, presenters tell tribunal

01 May 2024

Journalists Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera and Annita McVeigh have launched an employment tribunal case against the BBC.


Madeleine McCann investigation to receive up to a further £192,000

Madeleine McCann investigation to receive up to a further £192,000

Madeleine McCann investigation to receive up to a further £192,000

01 May 2024

The Metropolitan Police probe into the high-profile case has so far cost £13.2 million.


Caitlyn Scott-Lee’s father questions if autism fully considered by inquest

Caitlyn Scott-Lee’s father questions if autism fully considered by inquest

Caitlyn Scott-Lee’s father questions if autism fully considered by inquest

01 May 2024

Caitlyn Scott-Lee, 16, was found dead at Wycombe Abbey school in Buckinghamshire on April 21 last year.


Second man held over death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey

Second man held over death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey

Second man held over death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey

01 May 2024

The force previously arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.


Prime Minister urged to open investigation into ‘gutter politics’ Facebook groups

Prime Minister urged to open investigation into ‘gutter politics’ Facebook groups

Prime Minister urged to open investigation into ‘gutter politics’ Facebook groups

01 May 2024

Labour said Rishi Sunak’s decision not to address calls for an investigation into Tory links with the groups was an ‘abject failure of leadership’.


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